O-ring for nitrous, head or block? What Gasket?
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O-ring for nitrous, head or block? What Gasket? Ok, I think since we only have 4-head bolts per cylinder I need to o-ring my heads or block for the big 300-400 hp nitrous kit i going to be using on my 409" iron block
Id prefer to do the block i think because if i change heads i wont have to do it again.
So if i do the block, where do i get an o-ringed blockside ls1 head gasket???
Ive already got ARP Studs.
Id prefer to do the block i think because if i change heads i wont have to do it again.
So if i do the block, where do i get an o-ringed blockside ls1 head gasket???
Ive already got ARP Studs.
Originally Posted by C4VetteLS1
Where/what brand gasket do you get for the o-ring???
I should have to specify that i need an o-ring in the gasket yes?
I should have to specify that i need an o-ring in the gasket yes?
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The only gasket?? thats not entirely true.... the stock GM Graphite gaskets work very well with Oringed heads our C5 uses them and any customer we Oring heads for uses them.... Most Orings only protrude 12-14 thousandths off the deck or the head any more and you would run into sealing problems especially with copper gaskets.
My reccomendation is to Oring the heads ( repair is cheaper if something happens) then run the stock GM graphite gaskets.
The only gasket?? thats not entirely true.... the stock GM Graphite gaskets work very well with Oringed heads our C5 uses them and any customer we Oring heads for uses them.... Most Orings only protrude 12-14 thousandths off the deck or the head any more and you would run into sealing problems especially with copper gaskets.
My reccomendation is to Oring the heads ( repair is cheaper if something happens) then run the stock GM graphite gaskets.
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Originally Posted by TEA Brent
LonSlo
The only gasket?? thats not entirely true.... the stock GM Graphite gaskets work very well with Oringed heads our C5 uses them and any customer we Oring heads for uses them.... Most Orings only protrude 12-14 thousandths off the deck or the head any more and you would run into sealing problems especially with copper gaskets.
My reccomendation is to Oring the heads ( repair is cheaper if something happens) then run the stock GM graphite gaskets.
The only gasket?? thats not entirely true.... the stock GM Graphite gaskets work very well with Oringed heads our C5 uses them and any customer we Oring heads for uses them.... Most Orings only protrude 12-14 thousandths off the deck or the head any more and you would run into sealing problems especially with copper gaskets.
My reccomendation is to Oring the heads ( repair is cheaper if something happens) then run the stock GM graphite gaskets.
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My block was o ringed and would also like to know which gaskets would work best and not have problems with them leaking
Can we use Cometic gaskets?
I heard copper gaskets are not that great for street cars?
I like to drive my car on the weekends also and dont want to worry about blown head gaskets all the time
Can we use Cometic gaskets?
I heard copper gaskets are not that great for street cars?
I like to drive my car on the weekends also and dont want to worry about blown head gaskets all the time
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Im curious on this as well.
I "HATE" using the graphite gaskets mainly cause they are so hard to clean everything when the heads come off. (but now its iron block so itll be easier cause its harder to hurt the deck...
Any felpro gaskets available for this?
I "HATE" using the graphite gaskets mainly cause they are so hard to clean everything when the heads come off. (but now its iron block so itll be easier cause its harder to hurt the deck...
Any felpro gaskets available for this?
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Originally Posted by taqwache
so you would not reqemend the GM steel gaskets for this?
Here is what we have done, O-ring the block and use either copper or the graphite gaskets. The copper gaskets will leak some while the engine is cooling down. You will have seepage. The graphite gasket will not do this. Just make sure that your o-ring is on the outside of your gaskets fire ring. If not you will have problems. If you have any questions just PM me or give me a call...
Thanks,
BTW, do not try to use the MLS gaskets with the o-rings, this will lead to problems!
Thanks,
BTW, do not try to use the MLS gaskets with the o-rings, this will lead to problems!
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TEA has been doing all of our heads with o-rings, and they do an EXCELLENT job. We then use the stock GM graphite gaskets also. So far, so good. The Z held up to over 24lbs of boost with that setup and stock diameter ARP head studs. Never even showed any signs of seepage.
FWIW, we've used Cometic 3 piece gaskets, Copper gaskets, o-rings, receiver grooves, and Fel-Pro's. Nothing has worked better than the way I just described.
Hope that helps.
FWIW, we've used Cometic 3 piece gaskets, Copper gaskets, o-rings, receiver grooves, and Fel-Pro's. Nothing has worked better than the way I just described.
Hope that helps.
Originally Posted by Rob Raymer
TEA has been doing all of our heads with o-rings, and they do an EXCELLENT job. We then use the stock GM graphite gaskets also. So far, so good. The Z held up to over 24lbs of boost with that setup and stock diameter ARP head studs. Never even showed any signs of seepage.
FWIW, we've used Cometic 3 piece gaskets, Copper gaskets, o-rings, receiver grooves, and Fel-Pro's. Nothing has worked better than the way I just described.
Hope that helps.
FWIW, we've used Cometic 3 piece gaskets, Copper gaskets, o-rings, receiver grooves, and Fel-Pro's. Nothing has worked better than the way I just described.
Hope that helps.
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Originally Posted by LOnSLO
How about us guys with a 4.030" bore? Can you even get a graphite gasket in that size? I am using rubber coated copper.
There is a Thread in the FI section dealing with some of these issues... it includes the PN's for those Graphite gaskets....Heres the link.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/128323-anyone-been-lifting-heads.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/128323-anyone-been-lifting-heads.html
